Drivers Beware: Traffic Signal Will Be Activated July 18 In Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A newly installed traffic signal at the intersection of Centre Park Drive and Columbia 100 Parkway in Ellicott City should be activated at approximately 11 a.m. July 18.

As a way to remind drivers about the new signal, the signal will be set to temporarily flash yellow for traffic on Centre Park Drive and flash red for traffic on Columbia 100 Parkway and 8850 Centre Park Drive business entrance. Drivers approaching the flashing yellow signal should proceed with caution through the intersection, while those with flashing red should stop before proceeding through intersection when clear. The flash operation will switch to full color (green, yellow and red) July 21 at approximately 11 a.m.

Variable message sign boards will be placed in the area to alert motorists of the upcoming change to the intersection. Additional signage will be posted to advise motorists of the revised traffic pattern once it is in place, the city noted.